Saffas Abroad: County Championship Division One

Durham's Colin Ackermann made 112 from 231 balls with seven fours and David Bedingham 52 from 51 with seven fours and a six in a draw against Essex.

Dean Elgar made 46 off 81 deliveries with six fours in Essex's reply, before Ackermann added 32 off 77 with three fours and Bedingham made an unbeaten 33 off 34 with three fours and a six.

Kyle Abbott was Hampshire's standout performer in their innings and 11-run loss to Surrey, taking figures of 4-104.

In Somerset's draw with Worcestershire, Michael Pretorius scored a quickfire 34-ball 49 with nine fours.